Supervisors, aldermen meet this week in DeSoto County
Here are links to the agendas of DeSoto County governmental bodies; the Board of Supervisors and the city Boards of Aldermen.
Read more
Jones: Running well on a muddy track
A person who had triumphed over many difficulties in her life once said, “I’m like the race horse who ran best on a muddy track.”
Read more
Reeves to be honored at Southaven Tribute Hall
Homebuilder Jon Reeves is to have his name placed on the Tribute Hall at Southaven City Hall, Mayor Darren Musselwhite announced on Friday, March 2.
Read more
Main Street Day held at the State Capitol Thursday
The Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA) hosted its first Main Street Legislative Day at the Mississippi State Capitol.
Read more
Tiger football trio signs college commitments
Hernando High School football coach Steve McCann seemed pleased Friday about the football futures of three senior players recognized for their college signings in February.
Read more
Mississippi Opal designated official state gemstone
Gov.Tate Reeves has signed Senate Bill 2138, which designates the Mississippi Opal as the official state gemstone.
Read more
McRae: Unclaimed Savings Bond Act will unleash billions for Americans
Last year the Unclaimed Savings Bond Act became law as part of the annual federal funding bill. This will help Americans claim over $29 billion in matured, unredeemed savings bonds currently held by the U.S. Treasury, including an estimated $215 million belonging to Mississippians. Matured bonds are those that are no longer earning interest.
Read more
Boren becomes Northwest’s full-time women’s soccer assistant coach
Northwest Mississippi Community College women’s soccer coach James Beattie has announced the promotion of Brandon Boren to the role of full-time assistant coach.
Read more
Senate Weekly Report
In the ninth week of the Mississippi Legislative Session, the Senate debated bills on the floor, met in committees and met the Feb. 28, 2023, deadline for committees to report general bills and constitutional amendments originating in the House.
Read more
State Senate votes to restrict electric vehicle sales
Among legislation passed in the Mississippi State Senate on Thursday was House Bill 401, a bill being sent to Gov. Tate Reeves that restricts how electric vehicles are sold in the state.
Read more